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Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, Bleeker, 1857)
The six-striped wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) lives widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific, usually very hidden between sticks of stony corals. The animals, which grow to about 6 cm, live singly, in pairs or also in harem groups with one male and several females.
Like all wrasses they are usually easy to keep and there are usually no difficulties with feeding. However, this fish needs very oxygen-rich and clean water, but that should always be the case. They are very active animals, which constantly swim through all caves and passages in search of food. The tank structure should be structured accordingly.
The fact that there is not a single Tubellaria in my tank, which is abundantly stocked with corals of all kinds, is partly due to this fish. Despite its small size very assertive. Shows also clearly larger fish, where it goes, it is considered as a troublemaker!
Also with corals and invertebrates no problems.
The Pseudocheilinus species do not sleep in the sand at night but look for a quiet place and surround themselves with a cocoon (kind of protective cloak that suppresses the smell for predators).
Mating and sex
Wrasses are female sexed from birth. At an advanced age, the sex changes from female to male. i.e. if two young fish of the same size are placed in the aquarium, in most cases they are female fish and can be maintained without problems. After a certain time a female fish changes to a male. The care is as a pair with it also no problem. However, at an advanced age the female will change into a male, even if the older male is still present. Same sex males cannot be kept together, usually the fight ends with the death of the weaker animal.
Also very unproblematic as far as eating is concerned. Eats almost everything that is offered.
Attention with repopulations
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia can cause the death of newcomers due to its aggressiveness by continuous attacks. A socialization with other wrasses can also bring difficulties.
Is much more peaceful in pair or group keeping than in single keeping.
They are little sensitive to diseases
Advantageous feature
Eats Acropora swirl worms, for example, Prosthiostomum acroporae and is also guaranteed to help prevent the plague. As can be seen from the pictures attached above, there are two color morphs.
Synonmys:
Cheilinus hexataenia Bleeker, 1857
Cossyphus echis Guichenot, 1869
Pseudocheilinus psittaculus Kner & Steindachner, 1867
Pseudolabrus hexataenia (Bleeker, 1857)
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labridae (Family) > Cheilininae (Subfamily) > Pseudocheilinus (Genus)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
The six-striped wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) lives widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific, usually very hidden between sticks of stony corals. The animals, which grow to about 6 cm, live singly, in pairs or also in harem groups with one male and several females.
Like all wrasses they are usually easy to keep and there are usually no difficulties with feeding. However, this fish needs very oxygen-rich and clean water, but that should always be the case. They are very active animals, which constantly swim through all caves and passages in search of food. The tank structure should be structured accordingly.
The fact that there is not a single Tubellaria in my tank, which is abundantly stocked with corals of all kinds, is partly due to this fish. Despite its small size very assertive. Shows also clearly larger fish, where it goes, it is considered as a troublemaker!
Also with corals and invertebrates no problems.
The Pseudocheilinus species do not sleep in the sand at night but look for a quiet place and surround themselves with a cocoon (kind of protective cloak that suppresses the smell for predators).
Mating and sex
Wrasses are female sexed from birth. At an advanced age, the sex changes from female to male. i.e. if two young fish of the same size are placed in the aquarium, in most cases they are female fish and can be maintained without problems. After a certain time a female fish changes to a male. The care is as a pair with it also no problem. However, at an advanced age the female will change into a male, even if the older male is still present. Same sex males cannot be kept together, usually the fight ends with the death of the weaker animal.
Also very unproblematic as far as eating is concerned. Eats almost everything that is offered.
Attention with repopulations
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia can cause the death of newcomers due to its aggressiveness by continuous attacks. A socialization with other wrasses can also bring difficulties.
Is much more peaceful in pair or group keeping than in single keeping.
They are little sensitive to diseases
Advantageous feature
Eats Acropora swirl worms, for example, Prosthiostomum acroporae and is also guaranteed to help prevent the plague. As can be seen from the pictures attached above, there are two color morphs.
Synonmys:
Cheilinus hexataenia Bleeker, 1857
Cossyphus echis Guichenot, 1869
Pseudocheilinus psittaculus Kner & Steindachner, 1867
Pseudolabrus hexataenia (Bleeker, 1857)
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labridae (Family) > Cheilininae (Subfamily) > Pseudocheilinus (Genus)
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
